Worst/best Ford Falcon

[ILLaViTaR]

What do you guys think the best and worst Ford Falcons were?

I hear a lot of Bad things about the Ea's and AU's and nothing but good things about the XY.

What are your preferences?

[4Vman]

Im tipping this thread will end in tears quickly...

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

Im tipping this thread will end in tears quickly...

Yeah I agree.

These type of threads only lead to big arguments.

I actually don't mind AUs. The styling is something that has to grow for a while, but I quite like the XRs and TS50s. Reliability wise, they are fantastic. I've never heard anyone complain about their AU.

Of course though I'm a fan of XWs and XYs.

[RG]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

Im tipping this thread will end in tears quickly...

Does seem to be a rather pointless thread, I dare say that is the only thing anyone in here will agree on.

[RG]

What bad things have you heard about the AU? They are known as one of the most reliable Falcon ever.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by RedXR347

What bad things have you heard about the AU? They are known as one of the most reliable Falcon ever.

But they look like crap dont you know that : so therefore that makes AU's crap

[RG]

Originally Posted by TE50 056

But they look like crap dont you know that : so therefore that makes AU's crap

Oh yes that's right, and here I was thinking that beuty was in the eye of the beholder

Seriously this thread is crap and will die a horrible death, wether it is a quick or slow one is the only question.

[aussieford]

Originally Posted by TE50 056

But they look like crap dont you know that : so therefore that makes AU's crap

I'd have to say I tend to disagree

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by aussieford

I'd have to say I tend to disagree

Nah mate it was a light hearted jab, all threads like this end up the AU being the worst Ford ever built, some people dont have any taste. If you notice too i own a T2 TE50 and had an AUII XR6 before the TE so i do like AU's

[Creampuff]

I agree to agree that this thread is pointless, do you agree!!

[Whitey-AMG]

I "dislike" the AU series the most.......plainly and simply for the styling or lack thereof. As an overall car, I'm sure its great........but I just couldn't live with it.
Apologies in advance if I've offended anyone.........

The Ford that does it the most for me would be the XYGT, even the XY generic models are beautiful.........If I had the unlimited choice of which AUS FORD to have in my garage............that would be it.........XY351GS or GT.........

[webby_191189]

Originally Posted by Creampuff

I agree to agree that this thread is pointless, do you agree!!

I also agree. There is no definition of the best and worst falcon. Another useless thread that will start arguments later on

[timothyds]

the XB rules supreme! no contest.

[Dave R]

In response to the first post, based on low sales and damage to the Falcon brand, the AU would have to be the 'worst'. Apart from the low sales, I don't see anything wrong with the AU - especially the XRs. The best Falcon is quite debatable.

I don't see this thread staying peaceful for too long.

[boss-290]

Commodore FTW! :

[sprjenkins]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline

In response to the first post, based on low sales and damage to the Falcon brand, the AU would have to be the 'worst'. Apart from the low sales, I don't see anything wrong with the AU - especially the XRs. The best Falcon is quite debatable.

I don't see this thread staying peaceful for too long.

Lol the AU sold more than any other falcon model ever, I can't find the link to the sales figures but its on here somewhere

[uranium_death]

Originally Posted by sprjenkins

Lol the AU sold more than any other falcon model ever, I can't find the link to the sales figures but its on here somewhere

I am sure the XF was the best selling Falcon ever. 220,059 built...

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by sprjenkins

Lol the AU sold more than any other falcon model ever, I can't find the link to the sales figures but its on here somewhere

I think that might be in terms of private sales (if you have the evidence to prove it), when the AU was on sale production numbers were lower then the BFII numbers are now. Also Ford were using auction yards to store these cars because they had so much stock that couldn't be sold.

[The Monty]

Pffft, everyone has an opinion, if you dont like a car say it.
I think mechanically, the AU was the pinnacle of the late model Fords, but its hard to say a "best" or "worst".

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by The Monty

I think mechanically, the AU was the pinnacle of the late model Fords, but its hard to say a "best" or "worst".

Exactly.

It simply cannot be defined, as everyone will say something different.

Even if half the forum voted for the AU to be the worst Falcon, that doesn't necessarily mean it's bad.

Opinions are not fact.

[TomXY]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Exactly.

It simply cannot be defined, as everyone will say something different.

Even if half the forum voted for the AU to be the worst Falcon, that doesn't necessarily mean it's bad.

Opinions are not fact.

only someone who doesnt own a ford would say that! lol

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by TomXY

only someone who doesnt own a ford would say that! lol

I'm confused???? used:

I was actually standing up for the AU, and yeah I don't own a Ford.

[GT0132]

OK my assessment is based purely on looks, You can't make an assessment based on performance or reliability unless you've owned each and every model. So here goes

Best?....The XA to XC series

It usually takes me a while to get used to a new model but as soon as the XA came out in 72 I was hooked. They looked schmick especially in 2 door coupe configuration. I felt very similar when the BA came out but not as much as the XA

Worst ? the AU. I dunno I thought I may have grown to like these cars but no, still feel the same way after nearly 10 years. Although IMO the Series 3 XR8 AU kitted up in either Blueprint or Sillouette is a dead set beauty and I reckon looks far better than it's equivalent BA/BF. These cars will become classics one day. BA/BF XR's won't ever have classic status IMO which is quite sad. The XR brand has just become too ordinary with everyday car buyers, and worse fleet buyers grabbing them, where as before the BA it was an enthusiasts car

As for Falcons that have dated rapidly , the XD to XF series would win the award here. While they were nice in their day in typical 80's style, I now cringe everytime I see one. Very ugly , and i say that having owned both XD and XF Ghias which years ago were my pride and joy

Cheers

[Badcooky]

THE BASE MODEL SERIES 1au'S LOOKED A BIT WEIRD,BUT SAYING THAT I BOUGHT AN xr8 SERIES 1.

[DJM83]

As 4vman said this thread will end in tears, and plus we know the result AU falcon the worst falcon ever, as with every other poll about this :togo:

[LUXO_8]

ea's are really shocking....au's are ugly and EVERY other falcon is perfect....... yeah im taking the pi$$
on my third eseries now, had an XF, drive an au often, they're all FAR better cars than the general's attempts

[dallasv8]

out of all the fords ive ever owned,an XF taxi pack would have been the worst.

as far as the best one ive owned, AU 1 VCT XR6 would be at the the top of the list.although i loved the XD and XC utes

i was rather dissapointed when ford dropped the twin headlights on the XR series.

[protd]

they are all only as good as the owners make them..

but my opinion is the ea series was the worst falcon range..

[xe351]

the best/ worst falcon, it would all depend on the individual, as there are styling viewpoints, economical, reliability, performance, handling etc etc

[TUF_302]

I dont think there is a WORST or BEST falcon, just opinions from owners of all types of falcons made, some are happy with the older ones, some like there newer ones, i honestly dont think theres every been a very bad falcon, i mean you still see EA's alot so they cant be to bad!, Over all i think the worst falcon doesnt exist, nor the Best.